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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 843.60 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 843.60 and 528.80 is: 794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 843.60 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/843.60 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 843.60 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 446,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,095.68/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.90

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